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How do you say "sibling" in Chinese?
兄弟姐妹
xiōng dì jiě mèi
In Chinese, "sibling" is 兄弟姐妹 (xiōng dì jiě mèi).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out "xiōng dì jiě mèi", first tone, then fourth tone, then third tone, then fourth tone, so held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
兄弟姐妹 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
我弟弟妹妹和我同住一个房间。
wǒ dì di mèi mèi hé wǒ tóng zhù yí gè fáng jiān 。
My younger sibling shares my room.
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How to remember 兄弟姐妹
Link "xiōng dì jiě mèi" to the scene from "My younger sibling shares my room" and the word sibling sticks.
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Questions about 兄弟姐妹
How do you pronounce 兄弟姐妹?
Sound it out "xiōng dì jiě mèi", first tone, then fourth tone, then third tone, then fourth tone, so held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 兄弟姐妹 formal or casual?
兄弟姐妹 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 兄弟姐妹 used in Chinese?
兄弟姐妹 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 我弟弟妹妹和我同住一个房间。 (My younger sibling shares my room.).
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